DAVOS (SWITZERLAND): SMRITI Z IRANI (BJP) ON HER PROJECT ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL GOOD GENDER EQUITY & EQUALITY/ TIE UP WITH BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Davos, Switzerland: Former union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani says, "I think Davos is a place where today 3,000 leaders from across the world, of which 850 are global CEOs, heads of states, have all come together on issues which oscillate from technology, the future of jobs, to sustainability. I particularly focus on equity. For too long, conversations have happened around the rights of women. I believe that when an enterprise needs equity. economies flourish. I’m very proud that as chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good, which is particularly focused on gender, we at the World Economic Forum have managed to create support for 1 lakh women-owned businesses back home in India. We are hoping that investment opportunities, including commercial capital, come for these women. particularly those who own very small businesses. For too long, the government has supported such small initiatives by women. Our endeavour is that commercial institutionalised financial institutions and instruments come to India. to those 300 cities, and help women who are hoping to grow in their entrepreneurial journey..." Davos, Switzerland: Former union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani says, "Two years ago, we helped one lady start a business with Rs 1 lakh. Today, she is valued at Rs 80 crore. Just yesterday, we had a young girl that we were hoping leads a big investment in Ayush. An announcement of Rs 350 crores was made for women’s health, brain health, hormonal health, and bone health. This is the largest investment ever announced, especially for Ayush and women’s wellness. That was the dream of the Prime Minister, that even traditional medicine systems like Ayush find international not only platforms, but also investment..."